Explore some of Turkey’s most renowned ancient sites on a full day shore excursion to Ephesus, the House of Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis. Discover the fascinating history behind these unique sights with a professional tour guide and driver.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 8 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Chinese, German, French, Japanese, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
- Pickup included
- Your Hotel.
- Private group available
Experience
Highlights
- Visit the final resting place of the Virgin Mary
- Explore the Temple of Artemis - one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
- Marvel at the ancient city of Ephesus including the Odeum, Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian and more
Full description
Following your pick-up from the cruise ship port, the tour begins in the ancient city of Ephesus. Here you will enter through the Magnesia Gate and begin a slow, downhill walk with your guide into the ruins of this Roman provincial capital. Your route takes you past the Odeum, the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and the Great Theater.
The tour then moves on to the House of Virgin Mary, which the Vatican has officially recognized as the final resting place of the Virgin Mary. A small shrine dedicated to St. Mary was found when the ruins of this house in the Solmissos Mountains was first discovered.
Finally the tour will visit the Temple of Artemis, known as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Here you can discover the ruins of this once great Greek temple.
After the tour you will be transferred back to your cruise ship.
Includes
- Private deluxe air-conditioned VIP vehicle
- Private professional driver
- Private professional licensed English speaking tour guide
- Personal COS agent
- All entrance fees mentioned by the itineraries
- Gasoline and car park fees
- Service charges and local taxes
- Lunches
- All personal expenses
- All drinks
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
Covid-19 precautions
You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All required protective equipment is provided
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- You must keep social distance while in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- You will receive a mandatory temperature check
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Know before you go
- For groups of more than six people, please ask for discounted prices.
